Life In BASILAN In 2023 (30 Hours In Isabela City)

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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2023
  • LIFE IN BASILAN - I'M BACK ONE YEAR LATER.
    I first came here last June, and loved it so much that I came back a month later.
    This time around, I spent one and a half days trying to really understand how life is in 2023, with lots of different explorations around Isabela City, the island's largest.
    From Marang-Marang, whose women's association is rapidly developing with a new floating cottage and a thriving weaving industry, to the former JW Strong/American Rubber/BF Goodrich rubber plantation in Barangay Baluno that's now under a cooperative, to seeing old friends on the boulevard, to Isabela City's public market on bagsakan day (products are brought from the nearby mountains to the city every Sunday) to a local-style lunch on Block 4 beach - these were such great experiences.
    Isabela City - I love its diversity, its vibrancy, and its openness.
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Komentáře • 113

  • @nelsiearmadilla9665
    @nelsiearmadilla9665 Před 9 měsíci +17

    Thank you, KD, for featuring that part of my country. I am a Filipina living in Belgium for decades now. Soon I will be retiring and I will be back for good to my amazing country. My country is blessed with abundant natural resources, good, happy and kindhearted people.

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci +3

      All the best to you there in Belgium and hope you are able to return home soon 🙂 the Philippines is truly a special place 🙂

  • @whoisperfect_no1.381
    @whoisperfect_no1.381 Před 9 měsíci +9

    KD, as always, The Best British with a Heart of Pinoy.

  • @rbaker3557
    @rbaker3557 Před 9 měsíci +10

    One can see from the public market scene how rich the soil and the waters are around Basilan. If we did not have a peace and order issue there for decades, this place and a lot of the people in it would be very wealthy now and the place would also be a great tourist destination. It's not too late and I'm very glad to see the steps taken to improve the people's lives and livelihood there. Thanks for sharing and more power to you!

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Absolutely, it's not too late! Such an incredible island!

  • @MikeZee83
    @MikeZee83 Před 9 měsíci +7

    This place is beautiful. people are lovely😊

  • @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO
    @OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO Před 9 měsíci +5

    Love Mindanao! It’s safe, it’s fun! LETS GO!!!

  • @TheRhaskell
    @TheRhaskell Před 9 měsíci +8

    Watching your videos in the Philippines it makes my heart full of joy to see the goodness of our culture generally, I miss my roots regardless..I love my beloved PHILIPPINES❤🎉 ❤❤

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn Před 9 měsíci +5

    Hiya. And good morning. KD.
    Rain or shine is still beautiful.
    Gorgeous drone footage.
    Great to see the traditions.
    Wow. Love the tree.
    Good vibes.
    The beach is gorgeous.
    Great video. Nice tunes.
    Happy Tuesday.

  • @whitevanman9500
    @whitevanman9500 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Nhel will love the bag KD....👸👍

    • @gg_Javier
      @gg_Javier Před 9 měsíci +1

      Great pasalubongs are KD's secret to keeping a happy wife.

    • @whitevanman9500
      @whitevanman9500 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@gg_Javier happy wife happy life 👸🇵🇭👍

  • @mansuetoleonis6273
    @mansuetoleonis6273 Před 9 měsíci +2

    basilan is a very beautiful place in mindanao.salamat kumander daot na pinasaya mo ang buong basilan.i like kayak paikot sa mga mangroves.

  • @darlenemyles1155
    @darlenemyles1155 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Beautiful Vlogs & thank you sir for your good hearted views of your adventures.❤

  • @Neal_only1
    @Neal_only1 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've never seen bongas that fresh

  • @oscarhamtig9785
    @oscarhamtig9785 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Good afternoon kumander Daot haha

  • @conradrodriguez756
    @conradrodriguez756 Před 9 měsíci +1

    More power idol

  • @SHREYAGURUNG123
    @SHREYAGURUNG123 Před 9 měsíci +1

    wow nice amazing view
    I from nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

  • @rochellewalior1756
    @rochellewalior1756 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I felt crying seeing ng Mga lumang Bahay!Naabutan ko ganyan noon 80's

  • @burningheart1224
    @burningheart1224 Před 9 měsíci +4

    The only thing that is lacking "CITIZENSHIP". You're truly a PINOY at heart. Thank you for always showcasing the Philippines. Esp the southern part of the country. Which is not positively known for locals & foreigners a like.

    • @amore1056
      @amore1056 Před 9 měsíci

      He can apply for citizenship his wife is a Filipino if he wants too

    • @marawitrooper951
      @marawitrooper951 Před 9 měsíci +1

      time well come. im sure of it. like kulas

  • @junjungaming7786
    @junjungaming7786 Před 8 měsíci

    Just heard Isabela Basilan in the news everytime if theres a storm. Didnt know that Isabela Basilan is also a Gem of the Pilippines.. thanks for ur vlog man. I feel like ived been there bcoz of ur vlog..... ❤❤❤❤

  • @NeoKrypton21
    @NeoKrypton21 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ansel, whenever I watch your vlogs I can't help but be amazed at how you discover and explore introducing those various parts of our country and culture. Something that most of us has never done in our entire lifetime. But because of foreigners like you, we get to discover, appreciate, and understand more of our culture and fellow citizens in those somewhat remote areas of our country. Plus, whenever I watch you and your vlogs, it is like I am watching a British National Geographics because of your gorgeous voice. I guess someone might have already mentioned this to you one time in your vlogs maybe. Hehehe. 💞🙌🎉🎊

  • @darrellbrixey5341
    @darrellbrixey5341 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you Kumander for sharing this awesome content

  • @alejandrobaculando1848
    @alejandrobaculando1848 Před 9 měsíci

    Ang ganda dyan

  • @queen.a019
    @queen.a019 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow.kumander D your so brave !

  • @humminbird6990
    @humminbird6990 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow. The market is full of vegetables and fruits as well as tons of sea food and that green thing lato lato. I love those ones.

  • @edr_tv
    @edr_tv Před 9 měsíci +2

    Kumander d 💪🇵🇭❤
    Keep safe

  • @regjones518
    @regjones518 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome clip KD !!

  • @bernardknowles8421
    @bernardknowles8421 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Enjoy your of the grid adventure Im UK soon to visit ph love your videos

  • @lornaramirez6567
    @lornaramirez6567 Před 9 měsíci +1

    1969 thru 1971 we lived in Isabela city nice place

  • @mayvelynramirez1633
    @mayvelynramirez1633 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for visiting my county 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

  • @margaritasun7908
    @margaritasun7908 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Im always amazed how beautiful Basilan is ! From your vlogs and of Kulas vlogs. Im envious too, to both of you having been there. Maybe soon , I can . 😊

  • @bryanabonales225
    @bryanabonales225 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience

  • @BongiePilapilMacas
    @BongiePilapilMacas Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome Basilan❤

  • @htruth1785
    @htruth1785 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video. I saw on blogger calls himself “regular guy” who was incredibly discriminating toward the Muslims and said he’d never go south beyond a certain part in Mindanao. Seeing how great, happy and hospitable the people are im happy he’ll never go.
    Glad you enjoyed it’s an area I’d love to visit if I’m ever in Philippines.

  • @Mindanaw
    @Mindanaw Před 9 měsíci +1

    kD my man!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌

  • @agnusborealis9362
    @agnusborealis9362 Před 6 měsíci

    Basilan is really nice. Never been here before but i want to visit. Thanks for showing us Basilan, Kumander Daot! Your vlogs are fun amd educational!

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 Před 9 měsíci +1

    So many water villages around these parts

  • @markharryebarle8734
    @markharryebarle8734 Před 9 měsíci

    One of the best vlogger in Phils...

  • @cathyjones1989
    @cathyjones1989 Před 9 měsíci

    What a wonderful experience for you. So much history in such a beautiful place. Such friendly people.

  • @gertiemaebourjess167
    @gertiemaebourjess167 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Learned something today. The origin of rubber trees in the Philippines. Thank you KD!

  • @raquelbongais8391
    @raquelbongais8391 Před 9 měsíci

    Lots of fresh fish and produce. Wow Basilan is a nice place and people are friendly. It's also good that you interact a lot with locals.

  • @maviana3794
    @maviana3794 Před 2 měsíci

    this video hits home

  • @elisaconoso2016
    @elisaconoso2016 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks KD for your blog, always watching from Cebu City,Philippines

  • @cliffyfellows38
    @cliffyfellows38 Před 9 měsíci

    Another stupendous vlog. Loving this part of the Phils. It’s kinda on the doorstep of our area in Panabo. Luv the feeling in the lands less travelled. Big thumbs up to happy people. Everyone can be happy at whatever level you live. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @besadarme3819
    @besadarme3819 Před 9 měsíci

    I am a new subscriber but i have following your vlogs. I enjoy viewing your vlogs about Sulu Archipelago. I like to visit that place but i am now 70 and visually impaired. Been well travelled around the Philippines when i was younger . I appreciate the positivity your vlogs show/radiate! It is too late for me though to visit those places. So thank you for the virtual visit i experience through your vlogs! Kudos! More power and positive vibes!

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks so much! The Sulu archipelago is really so fascinating 🙂

  • @Alex_bastidor
    @Alex_bastidor Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ingat lagi sa paglalakbay KD

  • @Del-Lebo
    @Del-Lebo Před 9 měsíci

    Such strong loving communities, from the children to the seniors, these communities are a lesson in how life is hard but rewarding and full of positivity!!! Than you Anselm!

  • @ikierapgerlutom9089
    @ikierapgerlutom9089 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow

  • @enricolegados8386
    @enricolegados8386 Před 9 měsíci

    I know that place very well since I grew up in Lamitan , Basilan ..

  • @tinaraphael9783
    @tinaraphael9783 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wonderful people in Basilan, Let's visit Basilan thank you Kumander D.

  • @arleneyana
    @arleneyana Před 9 měsíci +1

    Take care always idol ❤❤❤

  • @enricolegados8386
    @enricolegados8386 Před 9 měsíci

    Proud to say everywhere in the Philippines tourist can communicate with them easily doesn't need Google translation ..

  • @manuelaffonso2191
    @manuelaffonso2191 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Love what you're doing. You put those Dumaguete vloggers to shame. 🤣😂😅

  • @user-jy9qt3vv2q
    @user-jy9qt3vv2q Před 9 měsíci

    thank you, KD

  • @Dannaxx
    @Dannaxx Před 9 měsíci +1

    Oh i miss satti so much, it was my favorite high school snack in Zamboanga Sibugay hehe

    • @Dannaxx
      @Dannaxx Před 9 měsíci

      also Zamboanga Sibugay is the second largest rubber-producing province in the Philippines, my dad use to work in a rubber company before. hehe

  • @hernanimisip445
    @hernanimisip445 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Down to earth KDaot “Anselm” ❤

  • @minervatolentino1368
    @minervatolentino1368 Před 9 měsíci

    thank you to all co-filipinos there in Mindanao, you are good peace loving people, thank you KD FOR FEATURING THAT PLACE, BEAUTIFUL

  • @CasaLobo77
    @CasaLobo77 Před 9 měsíci

    Salamat KD for taking us to places in the country many pinoys probably wont be able to visit themselves.

  • @glennhussin6995
    @glennhussin6995 Před 9 měsíci +1

  • @joybellepalanca1402
    @joybellepalanca1402 Před 9 měsíci +1

    💖💚

  • @albabmalabon6934
    @albabmalabon6934 Před 9 měsíci

    Bash always funny guy never fade. 😂❤

  • @christopherturco197
    @christopherturco197 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Kuya Bas is the mayor of Isabela, I think. He knows everybody. 😄
    For a moment there I thought Nhel might have something to worry about when that woman said "I'm waiting for you...Only now we see each other again." 13:24 Had the makings of a good scandal. Hahaha!

    • @NickyDunn
      @NickyDunn Před 9 měsíci

      😆
      Hiya Chris

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci

      Hahaha took me a while to remember who she was! The coastguard incident last year! Haha

    • @christopherturco197
      @christopherturco197 Před 9 měsíci

      @@NickyDunn Hiya Nicky! Hope you're well.

  • @edwelitobatawan0218
    @edwelitobatawan0218 Před 9 měsíci +4

    They offer KD a lechon and he refuses to accept it because of respect to His friend.

  • @marawitrooper951
    @marawitrooper951 Před 9 měsíci +1

    bilang isang dating nadestino sa lugar na ito. KUNG TAOS PUSONG BUBUKSAN NG MGA KAPATID NATIN NA MORO YAKAN ANG MGA PUSO NILA TIYAK AKO NA MASMAYAMAN PA ITO SA BORACAY.. AT LAHAT NA NAKATIRA SA LUGAR NA ITO AY AAHON SA KAHIRAPAN AT KAMANGMANGAN.

  • @jonjap8363
    @jonjap8363 Před 9 měsíci

    Ang pusit, kalami.

  • @marioremoticado4080
    @marioremoticado4080 Před 9 měsíci

    THAS MY BIRT PLACE ISABELA BASILAN CITY 🙏🙏👍👍💖💖🇵🇭🇵🇭💝

  • @piniritongoctoartzDRP
    @piniritongoctoartzDRP Před 9 měsíci +1

    42 seconds ago after uploading i think i’m 2nd after kumander daot! 😅

  • @hildafelices845
    @hildafelices845 Před 9 měsíci

    💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

  • @belri906
    @belri906 Před 9 měsíci +1

    ❤️👍❤️☑️

  • @anakarinaf.o.g1691
    @anakarinaf.o.g1691 Před 9 měsíci +1

    🌟😃😃😃😃😃🌟

  • @esparda07
    @esparda07 Před 9 měsíci

    Never really realize it until now but Kumander has a natural "David Attenborough" way of talking...are you guys related? haha

  • @enricolegados8386
    @enricolegados8386 Před 9 měsíci

    Hello KD, you can apply a Filipino citizenship like Kulas did..

  • @enricolegados8386
    @enricolegados8386 Před 9 měsíci

    Mangroves sanctuary to small fish before moving to the deepsea..

  • @marawitrooper951
    @marawitrooper951 Před 9 měsíci

    HAHAHAHAH WORD OF THE DAY FOR ME. unable to share food of averyone. yeah that's a life.

  • @N18DTK
    @N18DTK Před 9 měsíci

    Daot.

  • @Allnonym0u5
    @Allnonym0u5 Před 9 měsíci

    The PRINCE OF WALES - in Basilan.

  • @acquisitium
    @acquisitium Před 9 měsíci +1

    who else wanted the kumander to tip over in a Kayak?

  • @bnggon9248
    @bnggon9248 Před 9 měsíci

    14:24 I wonder what is this man selling.

  • @kevinnashskitchen3517
    @kevinnashskitchen3517 Před 9 měsíci

    I wonder if the culture or people or religion have or has any ties to any nation anywhere else in the world. ? No outside influences at all from any other nations?

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Historically they have big links with modern day Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. That's how trade flowed, even with merchants from as far as China and Arabia. It has a hugely different history...

    • @kevinnashskitchen3517
      @kevinnashskitchen3517 Před 9 měsíci

      @@KumanderDaot no middle eastern leaders or religious figures try to influence them I trust .. That's good to know.

  • @wayneswallow1378
    @wayneswallow1378 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Hey Buddy good content bro.Will be in Davao October and checking if there are any good strip bars there?Also how much for hot young pino freelancer babe long stay?Currently in Angeles ''Sin City'' and want a change of pace.

  • @melaniericket9333
    @melaniericket9333 Před 9 měsíci

    Id love to buy those mats so beautiful and unique. I live abroad but wondering how i can acquire it. Can they ship it to my family in Sta Rosa Laguna? Please KD can you provide a contact. I think its a perfect give away or pasalubong
    Thank you so much

    • @KumanderDaot
      @KumanderDaot  Před 9 měsíci

      Try to message "Isabela City Tourism" on Facebook 🙂

  • @randelldeoftennessee7359
    @randelldeoftennessee7359 Před 9 měsíci +2

    "The world's most useless padlock" 🤣🤣

  • @kulantroinc753
    @kulantroinc753 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I just unsubscribed to a yt chanel who post top 10 foreign vlogger who promote phil thst did not include kumander daot and bret in his list! Daot is pinoy as kulas

  • @johnmarcera8920
    @johnmarcera8920 Před 6 měsíci

    Then where is your filipina wife mate?

  • @biboyumandar1538
    @biboyumandar1538 Před 9 měsíci

    Let us encourage all the Filipinos to support further for the improvement and development of the Agriculture and Aquaculture [ Inland (fresh water) and Marine Fish (Salt water) ] industry.

  • @lynamus
    @lynamus Před 9 měsíci

    I wish I can find that material here in U.S. I know how to weaves banig , bags ,basket and hut. But alas none of that cuz it’s only grow in tropics.😀 still it was fun to watch . I missed doing it.

  • @makemesleep1669
    @makemesleep1669 Před 2 měsíci

    I want to visit Basilan.

  • @biboyumandar1538
    @biboyumandar1538 Před 9 měsíci

    Mangrove Forests are very important.
    These are vital assets to both marine and terrestrial wildlife, acting as nurseries for various species of fish, birds, and invertebrates. They provide rich habitats for numerous creatures, and their dense root systems help to stabilize shorelines, prevent erosion, and maintain water quality by filtering sediments and trapping debris from the open ocean.

  • @Bomer-Bomer
    @Bomer-Bomer Před 9 měsíci

    I'm from Cebu City, and I have a best tenant, who's from Basilan and has lived with us for almost 6 years. we don't have any problems with her; she's more like a sibling to us! unlike from LEYTE and NEGROS

  • @ikierapgerlutom9089
    @ikierapgerlutom9089 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow

  • @biboyumandar1538
    @biboyumandar1538 Před 9 měsíci

    Let us encourage all the Filipinos to support further for the improvement and development of the Agriculture and Aquaculture [ Inland (fresh water) and Marine Fish (Salt water) ] industry.